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Jammu Municipal Corporation Ignites a Green Wave on World Environment Day

On June 5 2025 the city of Jammu witnessed more than just a celebration it saw a movement. Under the leadership of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) World Environment Day unfolded as a series of heartfelt actions bringing together school children sanitation workers students officials and citizens in a collective pledge for a cleaner greener Jammu.

The day began on an inspiring note as hundreds of citizens gathered at the Gujjar Nagar bridge over the Tawi River. There a human chain was formed more than just hands linked together it was hearts united for the planet. The chain was ceremonially flagged off by MLA Jammu East Shri Yudhvir Sethi joined by Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya and JMC Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav. Students held up placards sanitation workers raised slogans and the energy in the air was unmistakably one of hope and change.

The chain didn’t just stop at the bridge it culminated at Maharaja Hari Singh Park with an oath taking ceremony where everyone present reaffirmed their commitment to not litter and to embrace sustainable living. It wasn’t just symbolic it was emotional. For many students it was their first time standing for an environmental cause. For officials it was a chance to connect with citizens on the ground.

The momentum didn’t fade it only grew. Soon after a plantation drive swept across the park. Children and elders alike dug into the soil planting saplings that now stand as green reminders of their promise. Dignitaries officers and citizens all pitched in turning words into action and action into legacy.

In his address the JMC Commissioner emphasized how even small consistent steps like saying no to plastic or disposing of waste correctly can leave a lasting impact. He called upon people to stop polluting water bodies and urged adoption of sustainable waste practices. The Deputy Commissioner echoed this urging people to plant trees and reduce their pollution footprint.

The highlight of the event wasn’t just in the formal addresses but in the genuine participation. Civil society groups school students sanitation champions and JMC teams everyone played their part. Their actions weren’t staged for photos they were real raw and reflective of a community that deeply cares.

Also present were key officers including Environmentalist Retd IFS OP Sharma Joint Commissioner (A) JMC Krishan Lal Joint Commissioner Health and Sanitation Abdul Sattar Health Officer Dr Vinod Sharma Chief Transport Officer Dharameer Singh Animal Welfare Officer Dr Gourav Choudhary MVO Dr Jaswant Singh VAS Dr Divya Sharma VAS Dr Priyanka Malhotra Chief Revenue Officer JMC Sunil Gupta besides a large number of locals and students from educational institutions who were present on this occasion.

This wasn’t just an event it was a story of solidarity. A story where Jammu didn’t wait for change but became the change.

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